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Public Speaking Anxiety — Glossophobia’s younger sibling. — Frances Cahill
STUDENTS’ DISADVANTAGE
For those who are or love/support students. Social Anxiety Disorder is Glossophobia’s big brother: fear of speaking in public.
The research in this article focussed on Australian university students and the requirements for university education.
The students who suffered from public speaking anxiety were at a distinct advantage and there is no current assistance or support in addressing this skill gap for university students.
A very valid point is made that since the evaluation and therefore marking system is based on the ability of students to complete oral assessments, it is unreasonable for students to be expected to achieve well when they are untrained in speaking in public.
This skill is an integral component and as stated in the article the fear of negative evaluation is a common barrier for students to perform well.
